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William Black Collection

William Black was a prolific writer and author, known for his captivating novels and enchanting storytelling

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: William Black, aged 30, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print)

William Black, aged 30, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print)
3432541 William Black, aged 30, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891 (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Black, 1841-1898)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy... 1890

The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy... 1890. Creator: W Small
The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She wrote her letter while Jim was in shy confabulation with the waiter, 1890

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She turned quickly, and, when she saw... 1890

The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She turned quickly, and, when she saw... 1890. Creator: W Small
The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black; She turned quickly, and, when she saw who it was, her face paled with alarm. 1890

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624279 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046843 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: William Black (b / w photo)

William Black (b / w photo)
5989106 William Black (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Black. Illustration for The International Library of Famous Literature edited by)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Cartoon of William Black

Cartoon of William Black
865153 Cartoon of William Black by Sambourne, Edward Linley (1844-1910); (add.info.: William Black (1841-1898) Scottish novelist born at Glasgow

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: William Black (b / w photo)

William Black (b / w photo)
815971 William Black (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Black, ( 1841-1898), Scottish novelist and journalist

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624300 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624145 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Highland Cousins by William Black (engraving)

Highland Cousins by William Black (engraving)
1064542 Highland Cousins by William Black (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Highland Cousins by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046749 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Wolfenberg (engraving)

Wolfenberg (engraving)
1047564 Wolfenberg (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfenberg. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Wolfenberg (litho)

Wolfenberg (litho)
1047482 Wolfenberg (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfenberg. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624362 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: William Black (engraving)

William Black (engraving)
3627636 William Black (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Black. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595075 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Portrait of William Black (b / w photo)

Portrait of William Black (b / w photo)
819844 Portrait of William Black (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Black, Scottish novelist. Photograph by Lock and Whitfield)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595201 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595355 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595254 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624412 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624401 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624265 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046706 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046520 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624254 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624243 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Yolande, by William Black (engraving)

Yolande, by William Black (engraving)
1624313 Yolande, by William Black (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yolande, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595112 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)

The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho)
1595174 The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black (litho) by Hardy, David (1837-70); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strange Adventures of a House-Boat, by William Black)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046567 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046617 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: William Black, British novelist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield

William Black, British novelist, 1877. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
William Black, British novelist, 1877. From Men of Mark: a gallery of contemporary portraits of men distinguished in the Senate, the Church, in science, literature and art, the army, navy, law

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: She went quickly forward, and threw herself on her knees by the bedside, THE NEW

She went quickly forward, and threw herself on her knees by the bedside, THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS, BY WILLIAM BLACK, 1841 a 1898, a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland UK, drawn by William Small

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Drawing by William Small, 1843 - 1929 for the New Prince Fortunatus by William Black

Drawing by William Small, 1843 - 1929 for the New Prince Fortunatus by William Black, 1841 a 1898, a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland UK, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: When she stooped to gather some hyacinths and anemones, he merely waited for her

When she stooped to gather some hyacinths and anemones, he merely waited for her, THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS, BY WILLIAM BLACK, 1841 a 1898, a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland UK

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: There was a slight touch of colour visible on the gracious forehead when she offered

There was a slight touch of colour visible on the gracious forehead when she offered him her hand. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, 1841 a 1898, a novelist born in Glasgow

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: She dragged off the engagement ring and dashed it on the floor. Drawn by W. Small

She dragged off the engagement ring and dashed it on the floor. Drawn by W. Small. " The New Prince Fortunatus" by William Black. 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Again she filled up his glass, which he had not emptied

Again she filled up his glass, which he had not emptied. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, , 1841 a 1898, a novelist born in Glasgow, Scotland UK, DRAWN BY William Small

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: He threw his arms on the table before him, and hid his face

He threw his arms on the table before him, and hid his face. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black, Drawn by W. Small, 1889

The New Prince Fortunatus, by William Black, Drawn by W. Small, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: He knew a good many of the people in this slow-moving assemblage

He knew a good many of the people in this slow-moving assemblage. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: What are you two conspiring about now, Lionel asked. THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS'

What are you two conspiring about now, Lionel asked. THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS"
What are you two conspiring about now, Lionel asked. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Good-bye, Mr. Moore, said the pleasant mannered young matron to him

Good-bye, Mr. Moore, said the pleasant mannered young matron to him. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: This is ferry strange, Miss Honor, said he, that the fly-bok is not in the bag

This is ferry strange, Miss Honor, said he, that the fly-bok is not in the bag
This is ferry strange, Miss Honor, said he, " that the fly-bok is not in the bag.", " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: Lionel had just time to get a glimpse of the wounded stag, which was stumbling pitifully

Lionel had just time to get a glimpse of the wounded stag, which was stumbling pitifully along. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889

Background imageWilliam Black Collection: The conclusion of the fight proved to be a series of rapid and cautious skirmishes

The conclusion of the fight proved to be a series of rapid and cautious skirmishes between the salmon and old Robert. " THE NEW PRINCE FORTUNATUS", BY WILLIAM BLACK, DRAWN BY W. SMALL, 1889



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William Black was a prolific writer and author, known for his captivating novels and enchanting storytelling. His works, such as "The New Prince Fortunatus" and "Yolande, " transported readers to different worlds filled with intrigue and romance. With a pen in hand, he weaved tales that captured the hearts of many. In one of his notable works, "The New Prince Fortunatus, " Black introduced us to a world where fortunes were made and lost. The story follows the journey of its protagonist as he navigates through life's trials and tribulations. Through Black's vivid descriptions, readers were able to immerse themselves in this mesmerizing tale. Black's talent extended beyond writing; he also dabbled in photography. A black-and-white photo captures him in a moment frozen in time, showcasing his contemplative nature. This glimpse into the man behind the words adds another layer of fascination to his already intriguing persona. Not only did William Black excel at capturing moments through words and photographs, but he also inspired artists who brought his characters to life through engravings. From Yolande to Highland Cousins, these illustrations breathed visual representation into Black's literary creations. Even though time has passed since William Black graced our lives with his literary genius, his legacy remains alive today. His stories continue to transport readers across generations into worlds unknown yet familiar at the same time. So let us remember William Black not just as an author or photographer but as an artist whose imagination knew no bounds—a true master storyteller who left an indelible mark on literature for all eternity.